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LENTIL and MUSHROOM mix Meatball Patties {baked} Recipe
by Foodessa

LENTIL and MUSHROOM mix Meatball Patties {baked}

Honouring both Saint Patty as well as the food LEGUME trend of 2016. The micronutrient lentil is incredibly fiber rich and cherished as a strong protein. Its companion the mushroom mixed in the party as well.

For a dedicated post...refer to:
http://www.foodessa.com/2016/03/saint-patrick-lentil-mushroom-pattie.html

Rating: 4.5/5
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  Italy Italian
  Servings: 14 meatball patties

Ingredients

  • . > PART-1: prepare ahead: A cooked cup of mushroom mix with a sautéed small, sliced onion, garlic...also a half fennel sliced. Add about 15 cremini sliced mushrooms and a splash of Sherry. Cook about a total 20 minutes.
  • . > PART-2: ...also, prepare ahead
  • . 2 cups cooked Lentils, packed (~1 cup uncooked)
  • . 1 cup Cottage or Ricotta cheese
  • . 1/4 cup roasted Almonds
  • . big handful fresh Italian Parsley, packed
  • . 1 xlarge egg
  • . 1 tsp. Tomato paste
  • . 1 tsp. Balsamic vinegar
  • Seasoning: 1/2 tsp. sea salt, 1/2 tsp. granulated garlic powder, 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon spice, 1/2 tsp. each dried herbs: basil, marjoram
  • . > PART-3:
  • . 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated loose pack
  • . 1-1/2 cups dry breadcrumbs

Directions

  1. . Once the mushroom mix is done, remove it from the heat and let it cool.
  2. . Place all the ingredients from PART-2 into a food processor. Add the cooled mushroom mix as well. Pulse until a lightly smooth, but somewhat coarse texture is achieved. Scrape out the mix into a large bowl.
  3. . Add the ingredients from PART-3 and fully combine. Cover the bowl with a plastic wrap and refrigerate for a minimum of 1 hour up to overnight.
  4. . > ASSEMBLY: Pre-heat oven to 375F/190C/Gas5 and position rack on the 2nd level from the bottom. Also, prepare a large baking sheet, lined with parchment paper.
  5. . Once the mixture has taken a denser texture, take an ice-cream scoop to help measure and extract each portion. Remember to pack it in the scoop and pat down before extracting. Place the lentil balls onto the prepared baking sheet.
  6. . BAKE the lentil balls for 20 minutes . Afterwards, temporarily remove the baking pan from the oven to gently flip them over for the rest of the baking process. Continue for another 20 minutes until crispy on the outside, while soft on the inside.
  7. . Serve the meatball patties with either warmed tomato sauce or with mashed potatoes or and other vegetable of choice.
  8. . Flavourful wishes from Claudia's kitchen...FOODESSA.com